Centerplate Adds Popular John Harvard’s Brew House Concept to
Its Restaurant Portfolio
STAMFORD, CT (September 30) Centerplate, one of the largest hospitality firms in North America,
announces the completion of its acquisition of John Harvard’s Brew House, the Boston- based restaurant
group originated in Harvard Square.
John Harvard’s has six locations throughout the Northeast: Lake Grove, New York; Providence, Rhode
Island (operating as the Union Station Brewery); Framingham, Massachusetts; at the Jiminy Peak Ski
Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts; at the Holiday Valley Ski Resort in Ellicottville, New York and the
original and flagship restaurant in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
John Harvard's Brew House features a menu of brewpub classics complemented by our chef's own entrees
and its beers have medaled at both Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Championships.
“I am extremely excited to add the strong John Harvard’s brand of restaurant to our suite of hospitality
solutions,” said Chris Verros, Centerplate’s Chief Operating Officer. “Its positioning and historical
success make it a great asset for use in our client venues as well as future free-standing locations.”
John Harvard’s joins Centerplate’s collection of restaurants throughout its portfolio in its various sports,
convention and entertainment venues. In addition, Centerplate owns two other successful restaurant
brands, the Limelight restaurant in Denver in association with Chef Kevin Taylor and, through a joint
venture, Harry’s Tap Room, the restaurant concept boasting a menu of fresh, organic and naturally raised
ingredients.
About John Harvard’s Brew House
John Harvard’s Brew House features classic pub fare complemented by a selection of house-crafted beers
and ales. Flavorful menu items are served in a fun and casual environment. As the name implies, the
restaurants takes its beers seriously and has medaled in the Great American Beer Festival and the World
Beer Championships. Visit John Harvard’s at www.johnharvards.com.
About Centerplate
Centerplate crafts and delivers “Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results.” in 250 prominent sports,
entertainment and convention venues across North America. Centerplate has provided services to 11
Super Bowls, 19 World Series, key events for the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, the
South Beach Wine and Food Festival, Art Basel Miami Beach, 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural
Balls and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. Visit the
company online at www.centerplate.com.
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